2,300 families affected by floods in Bulacan, Rizal receive aid from GMA Kapuso Foundation

A total of 2,300 families in Bulacan and Rizal who were affected by the floods caused by the inclement weather have received aid from GMA Kapuso Foundation under its Operation Bayanihan project. 

According to "24 Oras" Wednesday, among those who received assistance were residents of Barangay Wawa in Balagtas, Bulacan, where the floods have been leg-deep since Tuesday. 

Residents, including Rodrigo Boado and his family, have been staying in an evacuation center for the past four days. 

"Nako napakahirap unang-una, syempre sa pagkain dahil wala naman kaming trabaho. Punta kami sa palengke, dadaan ka sa hanggang bewang na tubig," said Rodrigo, whose livelihood as a street food vendor was disrupted due to the heavy rains. 

The GMA Kapuso Foundation, along with the National Capital Region Command of the Armed Forces of the Philippines headed to Brgy. Wawa to distribute relief goods and bread to the residents. 

"Maraming, maraming salamat sa GMA [Kapuso] Foundation sa pagpunta lalona dito sa amin, makakatulong nang malaki ito sa amin," said Rodrigo. 

Relief was also brought to the residents who were affected by the floods in San Mateo, Rizal. 

Among those who were part of the mercy mission in San Mateo were Sparkle star and Army reservist Ronnie Liang and Kapuso comedian Marites "Tessbomb" Marañon. 

For those who wish to support GMA Kapuso Foundation's projects, donations may be made via Metrobank, Land Bank, BDO, Bank of Commerce, UnionBank, PNB, Cebuana Lhuillier, GCash, Lazada, and Shopee. Visit the GMA Kapuso Foundation website for more information.

Meanwhile, the GMA Kapuso Foundation is set to give free prescription glasses to 100 beneficiaries through its Kapuso 20/20 Eye Project 2025. To register, you may call 8928 4299 and 8982 7777 local 9904 from July 24 to 25, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Wednesday, more than 1.4 million people in the Philippines have been affected by tropical cyclone Crising, the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat), and a low pressure area (LPA), with floods, landslides, collapsed structures, and tornadoes reported in several areas. 

The death toll due to Crising, the Habagat, and LPA had gone up to seven, with fatalities reported in Northern Mindanao, Mimaropa, Davao Region, Caraga, and Metro Manila. 

Tropical cyclone Emong is also expected to bring rains over the Ilocos Region and Cordillera Administration Region, according to PAGASA's forecast on Wednesday afternoon, while tropical storm Dante may exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Thursday afternoon or evening. 

Monsoon rains are expected in the coming days throughout Metro Manila and Luzon due to the Habagat, while occasional rains will occur over Western Visayas, Nueva Ecija, Aurora, Quezon, and MIMAROPA. 

The Bicol Region and the rest of the Visayas, on the other hand, are expected to experience cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms, and isolated rain showers over Mindanao. 

—CDC, GMA Integrated News